Homemakers Placed First Place in the Lake Cumberland Area Cultural Arts Competition

April 15, 2026 Kisha Jones Local News

Congratulations to the Wayne County Extension Homemakers on placing First Place at the Lake Cumberland Area Cultural Arts Competition. Best of luck as they advance to the KEHA State Competition in May.

 

Photograph of an individual standing indoors holding a sleeveless denim vest decorated with colorful appliqué designs, including houses and buildings stitched onto the front. A blue first place award ribbon is attached to the vest. The setting includes tiled flooring, an upholstered chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a curtain. The vest is presented as a cultural arts competition entry.

 
Photograph of an individual standing indoors in front of a large, brightly colored patchwork quilt displayed on a stand. The individual is holding a cross stitched cloth (blue ice skates) with a blue first place award ribbon attached. The ribbon reads ‘Lake Cumberland Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Contest.’

 
Photograph of an individual standing indoors in front of a large, multicolored patchwork quilt with star and block patterns. The individual is holding a first place cultural arts item which is a bird bath with a red bird on it and a blue ribbon labeled ‘Lake Cumberland Area Cultural Arts Contest.’ A clock and small table are visible behind the individual, and a chair is positioned to the left. The quilt is displayed on a stand against the wall.

 
First‑place blue ribbon awarded at the Lake Cumberland Area Cultural Arts Competition, shown with the winning entry which is a Halloween Doll. The doll is dressed in Halloween-themed clothing with autumn colors and festive details.

 
Photograph of a handmade marionette displayed inside an open cardboard box on a table indoors. The marionette is suspended from a wooden control bar with strings and is dressed in a white button‑down shirt with a bow tie and blue pants. The figure holds a glass‑style bottle labeled ‘Cola’ in one hand, with additional miniature bottle props arranged at the base with red tissue paper. A blue first place award ribbon hangs from the marionette and reads ‘Lake Cumberland Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Contest.’ A label on the front of the box reads Sprite the Coca Cola Kid 2026.

 
Photograph of an individual standing indoors between two wooden chairs, holding two handmade cultural arts items. In one hand is a small decorative box (sponge holder) featuring miniature mushroom designs, and in the other hand is a beaded jewelry piece (Indian Headdress) with a blue award ribbon attached. The ribbon reads ‘Lake Cumberland Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Contest.’ The setting includes tiled flooring, a framed poster on the wall, and a window with natural light.

 
Photograph of an individual standing indoors beside a wooden chair displaying multiple handmade knitted items. A knitted shawl with a chevron pattern is draped over the chair back, and a striped beige sweater and multi-colored gnome arranged on the seat. Blue first place award ribbons labeled ‘Lake Cumberland Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Contest’ are attached to the items. The setting includes tiled flooring, an upholstered chair, and a window with a patterned curtain showing an outdoor parking area.

 
Individual holding a skein of purple yarn with a blue ribbon from the Lake Cumberland Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Contest, standing indoors near a staircase and stained‑glass window.